This miniature portrait is of Edith Eden, Lady Auckland (1860-1931). She was the daughter of Sir William Eden 6th Bart and Elfrida Iremonger. She married her cousin William George Eden, 4th Baron and became Baroness Auckland. She was an aunt of Sir Anthony Eden, a British Prime Minister. Auckland, New Zealand and Mt Eden an extinct volcano within the Auckland city limits are named for the family.
A backing card records, "Lady Auckland, god-mother of Margaret Angell", who appears to be the lady who died in 2015, as per this obituary;
"Margaret ANGELL - Obituary
ANGELL, Margaret Allison Shore (nee McHardie) Passed away 20 September 2015, aged 86 years Loving Mum and Mum-in-law to Roger and Wendy (Whakatane), David and Rosalie (Te Puke). Grandma to Robert, Shelley, Grant and Cathy. Great Grandma to Kayla, Cole and Lily. You will always be remembered in a very special way. A private family service has been held. Published by The New Zealand Herald on Sep. 30, 2015."
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